The prevalence of anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease

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Authors

William McClellan · Emory University

Stephen Aronoff · Research Institute of Dallas

W. Kline Bolton · University of Virginia

Sally A. Hood

Daniel L. Lorber · New York Hospital Queens

K. Linda Tang · Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (United States)

Thomas F. Tse · St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

Abstract

Anemia was present in 47.7% of 5222 predialysis patients with chronic kidney disease. Prevalence of anemia increased as kidney function decreased. Certain subgroups are at increased risk for anemia.

Topics & Keywords

Erythropoietin and Anemia Treatment Iron Metabolism and Disorders Dialysis and Renal Disease Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Current Medical Research and Opinion

Volume 20, Issue 9, pp. 1501-1510

DOI: 10.1185/030079904x2763

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